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Philippines
Inferno rips through Manila slums
Raging orange flames and thick black smoke billowed into the sky as fire ripped through hundreds of houses in a closely-built slum area of the Philippine capital Manila.
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Food News
Putrajaya hotel reboots with artistic flair
AFTER undergoing a series of upgrades, Putrajaya Marriott Hotel marked its official relaunch with a celebration of art, culture and hospitality.
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Nation
The evolving Indian barber industry
GEORGE TOWN: A traditional haircut at the local Indian barber costs RM10 to RM15, but some customers are willing to pay up to RM100 for a premium job.
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Nation
Veggie prices soar in bad weather
PETALING JAYA: Prices of certain vegetables have gone up by 30% to 40% of late, no thanks to the gloomy weather.
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Cambodia
Voices unite against landmines
Survivors and sniffing dogs joined hundreds of people at Angkor Wat for a march against landmines after the US decision to send anti-personnel mines to Ukraine.
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Japan
Weaseling around with school shoes
Police thought a shoe thief was on the loose at a kindergarten in Fukuoka prefecture, until a security camera caught a furry culprit in action.
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Metro News
Rapid deployment teams ready to tackle floods
A TOTAL of 330 firefighters from the rapid deployment teams are on standby to be sent to 22 locations throughout Peninsular Malaysia to provide emergency assistance during major floods.
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Economy
US consumer spending in market’s spotlight
NEW YORK: The health of the US consumer and the retail sector will be in focus in the coming week, as Black Friday kicks off a holiday shopping season that could shed light on how buyers are grappling with higher prices.
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Metro News
Association reps pay respects to armed forces members
PENANG has announced a RM20,000 contribution for the maintenance of the Air Itam War Memorial Park.
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Metro News
Festival to highlight collaboration
THE historic Ban Canal in Sabak Bernam, Selangor, a lifeline for padi farmers since the colonial era, is now the centrepiece of a growing eco-tourism initiative that promotes tradition, nature and sustainability in the district.
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Nation
First to Madani fair, then off to school
KUALA LUMPUR: Although it is his first child who is starting primary school next year, Mohd Shauki Abdullah is the one who is more excited about this family milestone.
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Nation
‘We’ll take care of ‘brothers’ in BN’
IPOH: “Big brother” Umno will always look out for its siblings, says Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
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Nation
Understanding Malaysia’s No. 1 killer
PETALING JAYA: Pneumonia surpassed heart disease to become Malaysia’s leading cause of death in 2023, claiming 18,181 lives and prompting urgent calls for enhanced respiratory health measures and vaccination efforts.
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Nation
Go big to fight pneumonia, says MMA
PETALING JAYA: Nationwide vaccination is a way to reduce the alarming rise of pneumonia-related deaths, says the Malaysian Medical Association.
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Nation
Time for another vax drive
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia should introduce pneumococcal vaccines for adults and high-risk groups following the steady rise in pneumonia-related deaths, say health experts.
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Nation
Friends push each other to succeed in studies
JOHOR BARU: A family of four and their two best friends have proven that distance and differing backgrounds are no obstacle in achieving their dreams when they completed their masters’ degrees together.
